Evade Police - Recovered Stolen Auto

October 4, 2017 11:06 AM

Saskatoon Police recovered a stolen Jeep last night that was involved in an evade police event earlier that morning.

At approximately 6:00 a.m., October 3, 2017, Patrol officers observed a blue, 2016 Jeep Cherokee driving on Idylwyld Drive near 36th Street. Officers recognized the vehicle as it had been reported stolen on September 30, 2017 from the 300 block of 6th Avenue North. Police followed the vehicle for a few blocks then attempted to conduct a traffic stop at Avenue C North and 36th Street West. The suspect refused to stop for Police, and began driving erratically. Officers disengaged the suspect vehicle.

Later that evening at around 7:45 p.m., officers recovered the Jeep in a treed area behind a residence near Airport Drive.

If you have any information on this crime, please call the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.